OU Athletics Department

"Inspiring Champions Today. Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow," forms the foundation for every decision made by the OU Athletics Department.

Our coaches and staff are committed to making this mission statement a reality in all of our endeavors. Our student-athletes only have to look at those who have come before to understand that at the University of Oklahoma, mission statements are truly what dictate our decisions; they are not just empty words on a banner.

Job Openings

The University of Oklahoma Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcomes your interest in contributing to the success of the Sooners.

Click the link below to view all current job openings in the OU Athletics Department. These listings are updated frequently:

If you are interested in applying for a position, you will create an online application via the OU Human Resources site above.

Graduate Assistants

The Graduate Assistantship program was implemented "to provide leadership and service to enhance the quality of graduate education, research and creative activity." GAs are selected from a national pool of applicants to pursue their graduate degree will gaining valuable work experiences in the OU Athletics Department.

GAs in the OU Athletics Department are asked to work 30 hours per week during the academic year. On average, GAs are required to work 20 hours per week for a full year.

Interested candidates are enrolled in one of the University's master's programs. Most participants have chosen the Adult & Higher Education, Intercollegiate Athletics Administration Master's degree program. Candidates are selected based on their undergraduate experience, extracurricular activities, prior job and experience.

Please visit jobs.ou.edu for available Graduate Assistant positions. the deadline for Summer/Fall positions is March 1st, while the deadline for Spring positions is October 1st.

Student Positions

OU students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with one of the nation's premier NCAA programs. Student positions are offered in a number of areas of the department.

Availability for these positions and the application process are coordinated through the individual areas. Learn more:

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OU inspires champions today and prepares leaders for tomorrow by enabling its student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations. The OU Athletics Department sponsors 21 varsity sports with more than 600 student-athletes and is completely self-supporting.